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How to get fromOttumwa to Philadelphiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to Philadelphia by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    7h 8m
    $212–986

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    25h 5m
    $159–262

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    25h 51m
    $281–686

  4. Drive  1,011.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Philadelphiacar car 1,011.3 mi
    17h 39m
    $185–267

  5. Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 3m
    $263–1,738

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    26h 51m
    $199–373

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    32h 28m
    $319–813

Ottumwa to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,085.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 25h 51m.

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